One building was torn down, while others appeared to have sustained heavy fire damage. Read More
Three months after the new owners of Point Lookout Conference Center in Northport announced they would close the sprawling events center by years’ end, they have changed their minds. Read More
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The Penobscot County sheriff shared the names of the people he recently appointed to a county jail oversight board, reversing his earlier position of keeping their names private for fear it would expose them to harassment. Read More
When Stephen Gould heard about the explosion at the LEAP Inc. building on Monday, he said he was “sick to his stomach” — because he knew Larry Lord would be at the scene, doing his job. Read More
Many Mainers know the state’s highest peak is named for the ancient Abenaki or Penobscot Indian word “Katahdin,” meaning greatest or main mountain. Read More
All responsible hunters and anglers know that for these pastimes to have a future, we must conserve important areas of habitat and ensure funding is available to secure public access to public lands for all Americans. Read More
Hundreds of runners, walkers and other supporters are making their final preparations for the first St. Joseph Healthcare Commit to Get Fit 5K/10K, which will be held Sunday, Sept. 29, at Broadway Park in Bangor. The Commit to Get Fit is about helping the community live healthier and more active… Read More
Today, the mission of providing equal access to information goes far beyond a library’s traditional role of being a repository of books, periodicals and public documents. Read More
OLD TOWN — Hirundo Wildlife Refuge will hold its Fall Fest weekend Sept. 21-22 at 1107 West Old Town Road. Celebrate the fall with a weekend of paddling, shopping nature made and inspired art, exploring the refuge on foot or in canoe, visiting with live Owls up close, sipping and… Read More
"What was once a carefree existence, becomes a cautious existence where they perceive everyone to be watching them and judging them." Read More
Consider the following ten pieces of advice for shared goals of teaching and parenting. Read More
I never thought that I would be an environmental hero. But thanks to my innate laziness, I’m crushing it! Read More
